Who is the Oldest Author Still Alive?

The oldest author still alive is Wilbur Cross, who was born in 1918 and is currently 100 years old. Cross is an American author and professor emeritus of English at the University of Connecticut. He is best known for his book The God of Miracles, which won the National Book Award in 1974.

Cross is not the only centenarian author still alive. Ève Curie, daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie, was born in 1904 and lived to be 102 years old. She was a French journalist, author, and human rights advocate who wrote several books, including a biography of her mother, Madame Curie.

Bernard Binlin Dadié, born in 1916, is 103 years old and is the oldest living author. He is an Ivorian novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist who is best known for his novel The Poor Christ of Bomba. He is also the founder of the National Council of Ivorian Writers.

Robin Dalton, born in 1920, is 101 years old and is a British-Australian author, literary agent, and film producer. She is best known for her memoirs, including A Single Woman, which was made into a feature film in 1993.

In addition to these four authors, there are 111 other centenarian authors, editors, poets, and journalists still alive. These authors have made a lasting impact on the literary world and have helped shape the world of literature as we know it today. They are a testament to the power of the written word and the importance of preserving our literary heritage.